Apply to Work with Glitter
Earn money while making a real difference in Philadelphia
Whether you're helping keep blocks clean or knocking doors to grow community support, you’ll be part of a local movement to make Philly safer, more beautiful, and more connected.
Apply to join the Glitter Pool for Cleaners, and or Outreach Ambassadors - or both! New applicants will be considered as positions open up. An application is not a guarantee of work.
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Flexible Schedule
You choose your neighborhoods and availability. We’ll pair you with blocks that fit your needs and provide a predictable weekly schedule.
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Earn a living wage
Our cleaners earn $25 per block, per week. Average cleaning takes 60-90 mins. You’ll get paid every week, and earn up to 5% bonus every year.
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Make a Difference
Block cleaning is funded by neighbors who care about the street. As a cleaner, you’ll get to know the community and be recognized for your efforts.
Glitter Block Cleaner
$25 per block | Avg. $30/hour | Independent Contractor (1099)
If you like working outdoors and want a flexible, steady way to earn, this role is for you. Cleaners are assigned weekly blocks where they sweep sidewalks, curbs, and storm drains. You’ll work on your own, get paid weekly, and make a visible impact in the neighborhoods you serve.
About the Job:
$25 per block (most take 45–90 mins)
Choose your neighborhoods and schedule
Tools, training, and support provided
Weekly pay + 6-month bonus opportunity
Flexible part-time work (8–25 hrs/week)
🧾 This is a 1099 independent contractor position.
About the Hiring Process:
First watch the video
Fill out the application
If we are looking to place new cleaners and you seem like a fit for the blocks that we need to hire for, we will invite you for a 30min video interview
Then if that goes well you will be invited to a 2nd Video Interview Invite to answer any final questions and review the position” — e.g. how many blocks, what neighborhood, start date etc. We will then schedule your paid in person training.
During this time we will also check both references
You will then have your street cleaning training outside with a supervisor
Prior to this you will be sent the app you will use, handbook, and cleaning 101 documents.
After your on the street training we will have one day of paid in-office based training
Finally we will audit your work to ensure you understood the training and provide any additional support to ensure you are successful in your new role.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO WATCH THIS VIDEO BEFORE APPLYING TO HELP INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Glitter outreach Ambassador
Commission-Based | $25–$125 per session | Paid Training Provided
Ambassadors help grow Glitter by going door-to-door on blocks we already clean. You’ll team up with a neighbor who’s already pledged, talk to residents, and collect new pledges. You’ll use a Glitter-issued iPad and earn money from any pledges that convert.
How it works:
Choose your own availability (evenings + weekends only)
Work with a neighbor to canvas their block (45–60 mins)
$25 per training session (first 2 sessions)
After training, keep 100% of pledge dollars that convert (with a minimum earning of $50 per block)
Average earnings: $25–$100 per block
🧾 This is a 1099 independent contractor position.
COMING SOON!
We are finalizing the hiring link and process, stay tuned for this to go live in early 2026.
Watch Victoria, one of our cleaners and ambassadors (in an orange vest under her coat), chatting with a neighbor about signing up — alongside a current Glitter customer.
Not Sure Which Role is Right for You?
You're welcome to apply for both! Just click the role you're most interested in to start—our team will follow up to talk more.
hear from the glitter crew
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"It makes me feel really good to be a part of this change in this community."
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Victoria -
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"I Joined glitter to help clean up the community"
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Tashi -
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“PHILLY IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY AND I WANT TO BE A PART OF KEEPING IT THAT WAY. I HOPE TO INSTILL PRIDE AND INSPIRE OTHERS."
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Emmanuel G. -
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"GLITTER ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO KEEP OUR CITY CLEAN AS THEY SEE US MAKING IT A PRIORITY TO PICK UP THE TRASH LEFT BY SO MANY BEFORE."
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Samantha B. -
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Now have actual free time and a convenient schedule. Plus I get to spend my time outside in the sun, instead of cooped up in a kitchen.
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Justin
FAQ’s
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Cleaners are the members of our team keeping streets clean week after week while our Ambassadors work with neighbors at set times to get more folks signed up through door-to-door outreach. You are welcome to apply for one or both roles.
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We work with each cleaner to match blocks to their neighborhood preferences and availability. Most blocks are scheduled every week. Some blocks are cleaned less frequently (e.g. once or twice per month).
Cleanups are scheduled on a specific day each week and aligned with the city’s trash pickup schedule. By default, most blocks are cleaned the day before trash day and bags are placed curbside for city collection the next day.
Some blocks may be scheduled the day after trash day and bags left with a neighbor for them to hold until the following week. In some cases, we leave bags at a drop off location on the block for the city to collect via a separate pickup.
Cleanup schedules adjust automatically to align with city-observed holidays.
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We provide a branded safety vest, all-weather and winter work gloves, litter grabber, dustpan and broom, collapsible wheeled cart, and an ongoing supply of trash bags.
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A block is one city street between two major intersections and includes both sides of the street. The average block in Philadelphia is 450 ft and has 60 households!
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Our main focus is removing litter and trash from the sidewalks, street, and storm drains. When time allows, we’ll also sweep up leaves and pull weeds.
We report bulk items like tires, appliances, and construction debris to the city for removal.
We’ll clean up anything that is safe to handle, including discarded needles and bagged pet waste. We do not handle other hazardous materials, such as unbagged feces or dead animals.
You will document your work via our mobile app with before and after pictures of your cleanup.
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Neighbors and businesses fund block cleaning subscriptions. The costs are split between everyone who signs-up on the block. Some blocks have just a few subscribers and others have 25 or more.
Glitter coordinates all subscriber communications and payments from neighbors. Cleaners are encouraged to get to know neighbors, but are not responsible for account-related or payment issues.
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Glitter provides a hands-on, paid training after you are hired. For Cleaners, we’ll show you the steps to completing a block cleanup, how to stay safe and engage positively with neighbors, and how to track your work on our mobile app. For Ambassadors, we will go with you and do a door-knocking session, showing you what to say and how to record your interactions.
We use a team-wide messaging platform for sharing news and updates, discussing cleanup schedules, sharing feedback, and answering your questions. Our support team is available in real-time to help you resolve any issues you run into when working.
We prioritize teammate satisfaction and well-being. We respond promptly and personally to issues or concerns and do everything we can to keep you engaged and appreciated.
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Cleaners are paid every Tuesday via direct deposit for the work completed that previous week. Semi-annual bonuses of up to 5% of wages are issued in December.
Cleaners are hired and compensated as independent contractors.
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Neighbors pay for a reliable, weekly cleaning service. We also understand that life happens!
If you aren’t feeling well, have a family emergency, or for any reason can’t complete a cleanup, let us know as soon as possible. If we’re unable to get coverage, we refund subscribers for that week’s service.